Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to take centre stage at ET Awards on April 25

It's that time of the year when the leaders who shape India's corporate landscape gather together with those who guide the economy toward record-setting prosperity. The Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence is around the corner, featuring a key architect of India's reforms -finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman - as chief guest.

The 26th edition of the most prestigious event in the Indian corporate calendar will be held on April 25, bringing together the champions who not only made a difference to their businesses, but stood out as examples for others to emulate, in a year that witnessed unprecedented challenges.

As the world copes with explosive geopolitical tensions and economic protectionism not seen in half a century, it requires clear-headed leaders to interpret these developments for the rest of the world. Taking centre stage at the event will be the winners of the country's most coveted corporate awards, chosen by an eminent jury led by Bharti Enterprises founder-chairman Sunil Mittal, all congregated under one roof and sharing the secrets of their success with a select audience.


Joining them will be a transformative Indian politician looking to turn his state into an economic powerhouse - N Chandrababu Naidu, chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, doing double duty as guest of honour and winner of the Business Reformer of the Year award.